How much does a rail car repairer make in Iowa?
$60,550a year
Median yearly pay for rail car repairers in Iowa. That is $29.11 an hour or $5,046 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.11
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,090Median: $60,550Highest 10%: $84,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,090 | $22.16 | |
| 25th | $47,560 | $22.87 | |
| Median | $60,550 | $29.11 | |
| 75th | $73,080 | $35.13 | |
| 90th | $84,910 | $40.82 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rail car repairers.
| 20. Washington | $63,410 |
| 21. Pennsylvania | $62,350 |
| 22. Florida | $62,260 |
| 23. Iowa | $60,550 |
| 24. Oklahoma | $60,540 |
| 25. Indiana | $60,490 |
| 26. Maine | $60,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rail car repairer make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $29.11 ($60,550 a year).
Do rail car repairers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $60,550 against $67,530 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Iowa rank for rail car repairer pay?
Iowa ranks 23 of 40 states.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.